A programmer discovered an exploit in the LastPass Authenticator app to bypass scanning a fingerprint or entering a pin for access. Users could bypass the extra layer of security by opening the ...

When it comes to keeping your passwords and other data secure on your smartphone or any device really, you can never be too safe. Many have turned to password managers like LastPass to store their ...

Password manager LastPass has an extra layer of protection for its Authenticator app, in the form of a fingerprint and/or PIN that ostensibly keeps people out of your passwords if they find your phone ...

Humans are terrible at keeping things secret. They are even worse at keeping secret keys, like passwords, secret. A whole market of services like LastPass thrives on helping users not only keep ...

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The service is compatible with apps and websites that support Google Authenticator. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home ...

Password managers are supposedly the cure for the seemingly innate human tendency to use weak passwords. A special class of password managers take it a step further by using two-factor or two-step ...

LastPass has released its own two-factor authenticator app. Available on all major mobile platforms, including Windows Phone, this new app allows you to set up and configure multiple accounts for more ...

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Security-minded individuals looking to simplify their two-factor authentication logins may want to take a look at LastPass’s new app today, LastPass Authenticator. The iOS App Store currently has a ...

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